Which group is the largest minority in the United States?

• A. Hispanics
• B. African Americans
• C. Asian Americans
• D. Native Americans

Answer: (A)

The question tests population demographics and how the term “largest minority” is used. Hispanics (Hispanic/Latino) have become the largest minority group in the United States. They outnumber African Americans in total population, with roughly 60 million people identifying as Hispanic or Latino—about 18–19% of the U.S. population. This growth comes from both immigration and higher birth rates in Hispanic communities. It’s helpful to remember that Hispanic is an ethnicity, not a single race, so people who identify as Hispanic can be of any race; the key point is the size of the group, not its racial classification. African Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans are significant groups as well, but their total numbers are smaller than the Hispanic/Latino population.